One of the main problems is the continuing lack of experience on the pitch.
Old salts may possibly be able to take the pressure but youngsters having to constantly face defeat will eventually wither.
As I pointed out in a different post – the key moment on Saturday was the Rochdale first goal. Young heads finally dropped – there was no denying it and those with only very limited experience really were no better.
One issue is that you cannot hope to make progress with players all over the pitch who lack creativity and are just continuity players, at best.
A smattering of flair players acts as a catalyst and through their presence belief builds amongst the rest.